Despite guiding the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women into a historic home Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final, head coach Mike Legge believes there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Following the Drua’s 31-5 semi-final victory over the Queensland Reds, Legge identified discipline and decision-making as key areas the team must address before this weekend’s title decider.
“Some key areas we need to work on, I think we tried to go wide too early a few times. Our discipline, again, is a bit of an issue.”
The Drua coach acknowledged his side’s attacking threat but warned that mistakes could prove costly in a grand final.
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“I think we’ve got the points in us to put teams away. But when it comes to a final, and depending on who we play, we won’t get away with that stuff.”
Legge also says he’s glad that four pioneers are still around for this historic home final.
‘We are here now; the pioneers have been massive for these girls, not just this week but for the season, and I’m immensely proud’.
Fiji Drua Women prop Zipporah Sorokacika says playing in this weekend’s Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final on home soil will be one of the biggest moments of her rugby career.
The front-rower says preparations have been positive, with players and coaching staff putting in the work ahead of Saturday’s historic clash.
“The past two days, preparation has been going well. Thanks to the coaches, the management, and especially the girls, they’ve been giving 100 percent on the field and in the gym, and we’re preparing well for the grand final this Saturday.”
For Sorokacika, who is in her first season with the Drua, the opportunity to play in a home grand final makes the occasion even more special.
“It’s going to be a very special one. It’s going to be a highlight of my journey, being a first-year player on the Drua team, and we’re in the grand final and playing in Fiji.”
The prop also acknowledged the support she has received throughout the season from family and friends.
“The support is very good. My parents and friends have been supporting me ever since I started with the Drua. They’ve been coming to my home games and supporting me through prayers and their presence, and I want to thank them for always being there for me.”
The Drua Women will host the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final in Ba on Saturday as they chase a third championship title.
